Which two of the following actions are the individual(s) managing the audit programme responsible for?

Which two of the following actions are the individual(s) managing the audit programme responsible for?
A . Determining the resources necessary for the audit programme
B . Communicating with the auditee during the audit
C . Determining the legal requirements applicable to each audit
D . Keping informed the accreditation body on the progress of the audit programme
E . Defining the objectives, scope and criteria for an individual audit
F . Defining the plan of an individual audit

Answer: AD

Explanation:

Establishing the audit programme objectives, scope and criteria

Determining the resources necessary for the audit programme, such as the audit team members, the budget, the time, the tools, etc.

Selecting and appointing the audit team leaders and auditors Reviewing and approving the audit plans and arrangements

Ensuring the effective communication and coordination among the audit programme stakeholders, such as the auditors, the auditees, the certification bodies, the accreditation bodies, etc.

Keeping informed the accreditation body on the progress of the audit programme, especially in case of any significant changes, issues, or nonconformities

Monitoring and reviewing the performance and results of the audit programme and the audit teams

Evaluating the feedback and satisfaction of the auditees and other interested parties

Identifying and implementing the opportunities for improvement of the audit programme

The individual(s) managing the audit programme are not responsible for the following tasks, which are delegated to the audit team leaders or the auditors12:

Communicating with the auditee during the audit, such as conducting the opening and closing meetings, resolving any audit-related problems, reporting any audit findings, etc. Determining the legal requirements applicable to each audit, such as the confidentiality, the impartiality, the consent, the liability, etc.

Defining the objectives, scope and criteria for an individual audit, which are derived from the audit programme and agreed with the auditee

Defining the plan of an individual audit, which includes the audit schedule, the audit activities, the audit methods, the audit documents, etc.

Reference: ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, pages 19-20